Game 51: Mavs at Pistons

Mavs trade Smith, Jordan, Matthews to the Knicks for Porzingis, Hardaway, Lee and Burke

DETROIT – The Dallas Mavericks traded point guard Dennis Smith Jr., center DeAndre Jordan, guard/forward Wesley Matthews and two future first-round draft picks to the New York Knicks on Thursday for forward Kristaps Porzingis, and guards Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke. The two picks will be a 2021 unprotected first-round pick, and […]

Mavericks acquire All-Star Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee, and Trey Burke in trade with Knicks

DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have acquired All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis along with guards Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke, in exchange for guard Dennis Smith Jr., center DeAndre Jordan, guard/forward Wesley Matthews and two future first-round draft picks. In a related move, Dallas has also requested waivers on […]

The 5 takeaways from the Mavs’ 114-90 victory over the New York Knicks

1. SMITH GETS A TRIPLE-DOUBLE: Dennis Smith Jr. was in a zone all night as he collected his second career triple-double. Smith poured in 13 points, grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds and handed out a career-high 15 assists. The 15 assists were a picture of beauty because Smith was making sure his teammates were involved […]

Best thing about individual highlights? They will get the Mavericks back where they want to be

Individual performances for the Mavericks have been breathtaking lately. Luka Doncic and Dennis Smith Jr. are working on back-to-back triple doubles, the first time in franchise history different players have achieved the feat in consecutive games. Doncic may or may not be headed to the All-Star Game. We’ll find that out Thursday night. Dirk Nowitzki […]

The Fast Break: Mavs at Knicks

Final: Mavs 114, Knicks 90 There are many special places in the NBA, and Madison Square Garden might top that list. The arena seems to be a living, breathing entity, with a certain aura and buzz all to its own. This was to be Luka Dončić’s first appearance in the Garden, and it is possibly […]

Dennis Smith Jr. picked up a triple-double as the Mavs trounced the Knicks, 114-90

NEW YORK – On a Wednesday night when the New York Knicks’ fans made Dirk Nowitzki feel like he was shooting jumpers in his backyard, Dennis Smith Jr. showed why he is so valuable to the Dallas Mavericks. Smith scored 13 points, grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds and distributed a career-high 15 assists to help […]

Game 50: Mavs at Knicks

Carlisle praises Donnie Nelson for his work involving scouting international players

NEW YORK – Rick Carlisle was discussing draft picks and team’s being lucky Wednesday night when the Dallas Mavericks coach suddenly got into a dissertation about general manager Donnie Nelson and his impact on European players flocking to the NBA. “Donnie Nelson has done a great job here,” Carlisle said. “He’s the guy that brought […]

Nowitzki gearing up to “coach” Doncic in the Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend

NEW YORK – It’s almost that time of the year when Dallas Mavericks fans have to brace themselves and get ready for. . . Coach Dirk Nowitzki? Yes, Nowitzki will be the honorary coach for the World Team when they play the U.S. Team in the MTN DEW ICE Rising Stars game on Feb. 15 […]